EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

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What should a newly hired employee give their employer?

Proof of legal work status and the proper number of tax deductions

An employee that is paid wages and does not work in an independently established business ________ a contractor’s license.

is not required to obtain

If an employee comes to work 15 minutes late, how much time can an employer deduct from the wages?

Up to 30 minutes

What should John, an employee, do if his employer requires him to work more than six consecutive days?

It is illegal and he should report it to the Labor Commissioner

How soon must an employer pay the employee, if the employee quits without prior notice?

72 hours

By what date must the employer provide a W-2 form to its employees or Form 1099 to Non-Employees?

January 31st

If an employer is considering firing an employee, what should they NOT take into consideration?

A list of references for the employee

An employee works for 8 hours on the first day, 9 hours on the second day, and 14 hours on the third day. The employee wage is $15 per hour. What are the total wages payable to the employee?

$532.50

Upon hiring a new employee the employer will use a ___ form to determine how much income tax to withhold from an employee’s paycheck.

W-4

Where is a newly hired employee reported?

EDD

Which of the following will allow an employee to gain knowledge and skill in a trade?

Pay for educational construction classes

What is the purpose of the Employment Determination Guide Form DE 38?

To determine if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor

An employer who fails to pay wages due to an employee is subject to which of the following penalties?

Up to 30 additional days of the employee’s wages plus a fine of at least $50

Where does a contractor/employer obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)?

Internal Revenue Service

Which of the following statements regarding hiring practices is incorrect?

It is illegal for an employee to be required to join a union after being hired.

What is the purpose of the I-9 form?

It is used by an employer to verify an employee's identity and to establish that the worker is eligible to accept employment in the United States

Which of the following is not calculated under the labor cost?

Loans made to employees

Where do you register a FEIN to become an employer?

IRS

A prime contractor hired four part-time employees and two full-time employees. At what point will the prime contractor stop paying for the Federal Unemployment Tax?

After $7,000, the contractor stops paying FUTA

The prime contractor filed for bankruptcy in an attempt to eliminate all wage payments that are legally due to his employees. This ______ a cause for disciplinary action.

is

A contractor hires two employees and offers them $12 per hour to dig ditches. At the end of the year, the contractor issues them a 1099 form, indicating the amount of money he paid them for the year. What should the contractor know?

That his actions are illegal and the fine could cost him $100 per day per employee

How many hours can a minor (aged 16-17) work on non-school days?

8 hours a day or 48 hours per week

Which of the following is an acceptable hiring practice?

Hiring a veteran over a non-veteran

A person under the age of 16 years may NOT be employed to:

All the above

What is the minimum age for an employee that will become a home improvement salesperson?

18

When must a newly hired employee be reported?

Within 20 days

On public projects, the contractor must pay his employees at what rate?

Prevailing wages

When must a newly hired employee provide the contractor with a W-4 form?

Immediately upon starting work

Once an employee is fired, how much accrued sick leave must be paid out per California labor law?

None

What is the maximum number of hours that a minor (aged 16 to 17) can work during a school day?

4 hours

What is the purpose of the W-2 form?

It shows the amount of taxes withheld from an employee’s paycheck for the year and is used by the employee to file his/her federal and state taxes

An employer must post _________ conspicuously at the place of work.

Paydays, time, and place

A person working for a contractor possessing their own tools, having customers, setting prices, and is licensed is considered a(n):

Subcontractor

Which of the following is an ACCEPTABLE employment practice?

Giving pay increases to an employee who does a good job and always shows up to work

If the employer requires a pre-employment physical exam, who must pay for the exam?

Employer

What is the purpose of a W-2?

W-2 reports the amount of federal, state, and other taxes withheld from an employee’s paycheck

What should be done when hiring an independent contractor/subcontractor?

Require a subcontractor to complete form W-9

When must an employee be reported to worker's compensation insurance?

When hired

Which of the following can an employer request during a job interview without violating the labor law?

Prior safety training

How can an employee legally work 7 days in a row?

Both parties agree to the employment terms

What determines how often an employer’s payroll deposits are made to the IRS?

The amount of payroll liability

An employee working 83 hours in a week will be compensated in what manner?

40 hours regular pay, 43 hours overtime

If an employee is terminated, when are his/her earned wages due and payable from the employer?

Immediately

What is the deposit schedule for an employer that withholds $2,500 or more from an employee’s paycheck in a given quarter?

Deposits must be made monthly

If an employee believes that he/she has not been paid wages which are due, he/she may file a complaint with the ___________________.

Labor Commissioner

If an employee works more than 12 hours in a given day, what is the overtime pay?

2 times

The California Labor Code states that no employee can be required to work more than ____ consecutive days.

6

What is the overtime pay rate after 8 hours of work?

1.5 times

What is the definition of a statutory employee?

A statutory employee is an independent contractor treated as an employee by statute for tax withholdings

Contributions for Unemployment and Disability purposes are made on the basis of taxable wages. _________________ are considered taxable wages.

Commission and bonus

In a construction business, who is responsible for training new employees?

The employer

How often must employees be paid?

at least twice a month

What is considered a full-time job?

If an employee works 40 hours per week or more

Generally, labor performed between the 16th and the last day of the month must be paid for:

Between the first and the 10th day of the following month

At what point must a contractor obtain a federal employer identification number?

As soon as he/she hires any employees

A contractor hires their first employee. The contractor must register as an employer with EDD:

Within 15 days after the first quarter in which wages exceed $100

On a public works project, an hourly employee works 7.7 hours on Monday, 6.2 hours on Tuesday, 11.8 hours on Wednesday, 9 hours on Thursday and 7.2 on Friday. How should the wages be computed?

37.1 hours straight time + 4.8 hours at 1.5 time

A company has set policies. Where can an employee find these policies?

The employee handbook

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, a time card must have which of the following?

Employee signature

Which of the following is not a discriminatory employment hiring practice?

Refusing to hire a person in a wheelchair for a roofing position

When interviewing a prospective employee, a private employer may require:

A photograph of the employee for an identification card

What is the penalty for not making timely payroll tax deposits?

From 2% up to 100% of the tax liability

A worker is not paid for his overtime. He files a complaint against his employer with EDD. If the employer finds out that the employee filed the complaint and fires the worker, then:

The employer will be required to reinstate the employee with full back-pay and benefits, plus pay a fine of up to $1000

According to the California Disabled Accessibility Guidebook (CalDAG), a contractor must not discriminate against qualified individuals under what circumstance(s)?

When the contractor hires employees

TOTAL QUESTIONS: 64 PASSING RATE: 80% PASSING SCORE: 51

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